Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
- Advice
The Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine (CHSTM) stands as one of Britain's most prominent hubs, specializing not just in historical research of science, technology, and medicine, but also encompassing science communication and medical humanities. Serving as the University's focal point for HSTM, the Centre unites faculty across disciplines who explore connected subjects. Our team possesses diverse knowledge and hosts a significant concentration of scholars capable of guiding various research initiatives. Pursuing a PhD or MPhil at CHSTM enables students to achieve specialized expertise by examining a focused historical case study in science, technology, medicine, or science communication, while acquiring comprehensive professional skills in research, analysis, and presentation. Doctoral candidates actively participate in the Centre's academic and social environment, contributing to seminars, discussion groups, and conferences. CHSTM offers postgraduate researchers among the finest facilities in the UK, including dedicated workspaces with computers and storage for full-time students. They benefit from direct access to our specialized in-house library and are just minutes away from the main University Library's exceptional archival collections. Manchester's wealth of libraries, archives, and museums provides unparalleled resources for investigating the historical development of science, medicine, technology, and industry.